Once the famed actor/cowboys private ranch and grounds, the 168-acre estate is now both a park and a historic site. Great for picnics, Frisbee, Wiffle ball and rolling in the grass with your children. Watch polo matches as well.

Soda Springs is a small slope that includes tubing for kids/adults 42" and over. Lift tickets are only $25 a
day! Perfect & inexpensive for families with young children. Easy parking and not
too
overwhelming
even on
popular
days of
the year. A brief walk away (or by free
snowmobile
sledride) is a small
separate place
called PlanetKids
best for kids
under age 6 (adults are
free in the kid area). A
restaurant/snackbar where
you purchase
tickets for
the ski slope and
tubing. NO on site lodging.

A Pasadena institution since 1894, their children's selection is hard to match. It's largest independent bookstore on the West Coast and a must-stop for children's and adult authors alike. Two locations. For more info visit Mommy Adventure Club's Indoor Guide: http://bit.ly/cmvsU7

Arts and crafts are not just for kids! This new Santa Monica space has everything you need to get your projects completed. Classes include knitting, spinning, paper making, sewing, and printing. For more info visit Mommy Adventure Club's Arts & Crafts Adventure Guide: http://bit.ly/10jvBb

Not the biggest, not the fanciest. But this library has one of the most enthusiastic children's Lirarians in the City. Miss Barbara is so glad you've come, and we dig that. Don't miss her music filled storytime, which also helps parents learn the finer points of increasing childhood literacy. Great children's reading nook. For more info visit Mommy Adventure Club's Libraries We Love guide: http://bit.ly/c6x3eo

This bookstore and gallery features framed art from renowned illustrators.It's light and bright story corner is the perfect place to enjoy a tall tale with your baby or toddler. For more info visit Mommy Adventure Club's Indoor Guide: http://bit.ly/cmvsU7

This library boasts eco-friendy construction in a soaring, light filled design. All of the Santa Monica branches have full children's activity calendars. For more info visit Mommy Adventure Club's Libraries We Love guide: http://bit.ly/c6x3eo

SIX museums, hurry, go!...at MOTA Museums Of The Arroyo, including The Gamble House (a 1908 masterpiece of the American Arts and Crafts Movement). See all 101 Memory Making Adventures for a Childhood in Los Angeles by visiting http://www.mommyadventureclub.com

It's not hard to find something to like in this museum tucked inside Griffith Park. Exhibits here cover life in the American West, from the time of Native Americans through to settlers, and there are interesting highly specialized rotating exhibits, like recent ones on rock climbing in Yosemite and country-music icons. See more at See Jane Fly at: http://bit.ly/9z7FxP

Drive a trash truck at the Bureau of Sanitation Open House. Open Houses at your local district refuse yard on specific Saturdays from 9am-3pm. See all 101 Memory Making Adventures for a Childhood in Los Angeles by visiting http://www.mommyadventureclub.com

This mom-owned store, winner of the prestigious Lucille Pannell award, is Irvine's favorite book nook for kids. Expert staff and a delightfully diverse calendar make this store a regular stop for South Bay and OC moms. For more info visit Mommy Adventure Club's Indoor Guide: http://bit.ly/cmvsU7

Are you surprised that you have to sign up ahead of time for the storytime in this posh neighborhood, and that mommies line up hours ahead of time to make sure their little darlings make the grade? Neither are we...but we love that there are so many families THIS excited about books! For more info visit Mommy Adventure Club's Libraries We Love guide: http://bit.ly/c6x3eo

This fairly new library is fine in and of itself. But what we love is all the amenities. A seperate children's restroom and changing room, a beautiful muraled children's section...and a small playground right outside! Come stay awhile. For more info visit Mommy Adventure Club's Libraries We Love guide: http://bit.ly/c6x3eo

This popular Westside store is renowned for knowledgable staff, commitment to educators and delicious selection of multicultural titles. For more info visit Mommy Adventure Club's Indoor Guide: http://bit.ly/cmvsU7

SIX museums, hurry, go!...at MOTA Day (Museums Of The Arroyo), including the Charles F. Lummis Home and Garden. See all 101 Memory Making Adventures for a Childhood in Los Angeles by visiting http://www.mommyadventureclub.com

This NoHo gem has an open studio available on select days, and art classes through out the week. The only open craft studio in the valley! For more info visit Mommy Adventure Club's Arts & Crafts Adventure Guide: http://bit.ly/10jvBb

They host a Wednesday morning "Mommy Movie" matinee at 10:30. Choose from any three of the films they're
showing for just $5! For more info visit Mommy Adventure Club’s “Movies for
Mommies”
guide:
http://bit.ly/3DtlIJ

SIX museums, hurry, go!...at MOTA Day (Museums Of The Arroyo), including Heritage Square which features eight historic structures constructed during the Victorian Era. See all 101 Memory Making Adventures for a Childhood in Los Angeles by visiting http://www.mommyadventureclub.com

PERFECT for young kids. Everything on campus. Lodge restaurant for dinner only --reservation needed. Included in room price is a hearty breakfast buffet. No place for lunch on campus. But, about a quarter mile away is Tahoe city with many restaurants and a Safeway. Outdoor heated swimming pool and hot tub are perfect for night swimming. Shuttle for adult skiing at Homewood.

SIX museums, hurry, go!...at MOTA Day (Museums Of The Arroyo), including the Los Angeles Police Historical Society. See all 101 Memory Making Adventures for a Childhood in Los Angeles by visiting http://www.mommyadventureclub.com

This educational supply company hosts free craft activities each weekend. Although filled to the brim with materials for classroom teachers, there is also a wide selection of toys, art supplies, organizational furniture, books, music, and activity kits that are perfect for parents. Locations throughout Los Angeles. For more info visit Mommy Adventure Club's Arts & Crafts Adventure Guide: http://bit.ly/10jvBb

Hands down, the best view from any Library in the city. Watch the boats sail by in this gorgeous place, perched on the edge of the marina. Pajama Storytime with a view? Works for me! For more info visit Mommy Adventure Club s Libraries We Love guide: http://bit.ly/c6x3eo

No childhood in Los Angeles is complete without a trip to the downtown Central Library. Besides the books, you'll love the unique mix of old and new architecture, the reasonably priced caf dining, and the easy parking. For more info visit Mommy Adventure Club's Libraries We Love guide: http://bit.ly/c6x3eo

A recently remodeled branch and active Children's program in an uber-cool neighborhood; be sure to visit the website for news about the latest special events. For more info visit Mommy Adventure Club's Libraries We Love guide: http://bit.ly/c6x3eo

For holiday crafts (any and every holiday!) and unique workshops with amazing guest teachers, this Pasadena store is the place to go. Call ahead for open studio times. For more info visit Mommy Adventure Club's Arts & Crafts Adventure Guide: http://bit.ly/10jvBb